How long does it take to grow Okra?

Okra takes approximately 60 days from planting to harvest.

How much sun does Okra need?

Okra requires full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight per day).

Plant Okra at 1/sqft (12" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.

Okra is frost-sensitive and should not be exposed to frost.

Good companion plants for Okra include Melons, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Peppers, Basil. Avoid planting near None significant.

Okra seeds germinate in 7-14 days at an optimal temperature of 85°F.

Start Okra seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant 3 weeks after last frost.

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Malvaceae family

Days to Harvest60 days

SunlightFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

Germination7-14 days

HardinessVery Tender

Germ. Temp85°F

Start Indoors4 weeks before last frost

None significant

Track Okra from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.